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Circuitron Tortoise Machines which one?

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Saturday, April 23, 2022 11:50 AM

Tom Bryant_MR
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Posted by Tom Bryant_MR on Saturday, April 23, 2022 6:32 AM

Yes. Thank you Ed.

Tom

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Posted by Tom Bryant_MR on Saturday, April 23, 2022 6:20 AM

Thanks Kevin. Saving that picture!

That is a great idea to "deleting" signature. Mobile version strikes again. I'm not able to erase code in settings but I can probably replace it.

 

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Posted by Tom Bryant_MR on Saturday, April 23, 2022 6:03 AM

Thanks Sheldon. Yes. My question was not clear enough. I saw many circuitrons that had what looked like add-ons - referenced below. Thanks again 

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Posted by gmpullman on Saturday, April 23, 2022 12:34 AM

Maybe you're thinking of the add-on boards such as the Hare made by DCC specialties?

https://tonystrains.com/product/dcc-specialties-haretmii-tortoisetm-combo-1-pack

In essence a DCC decoder that can be addressed for turnout control from a DCC throttle or integrated network control.

Or Circuitron's SMAIL Slow Motion Actuator with Integrated Logic, pretty much the same thing, an integral DCC decoder to enable further automation of turnout control.

https://tonystrains.com/product/circuitron-800-6200-smail-slow-motion-switch-machine-single

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Saturday, April 23, 2022 12:02 AM

You just need two wires to control a Tortoise. You also need a reversable DC power supply/control.

Ignore the SPDT lever switches. That is for my custom power routing.

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Posted by ATLANTIC CENTRAL on Friday, April 22, 2022 10:45 PM

Tom, not understanding your question? Circuitron still only makes one Tortise? There have been a few very minor changes to it, but they are still basically the same?

There are now other brands making similar products.

As for your mobile device and this site - good luck - it's not very mobile device friendly, and many features do not work correctly or reliably on any platform, mobile or desktop.

Sheldon

    

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Circuitron Tortoise Machines which one?
Posted by Tom Bryant_MR on Friday, April 22, 2022 9:00 PM

Today I went on the hunt for some Tortoise controllers. Wow. There are so many new models!

Did find the old #800-6012.  I used to connect these via a terminal block to power, toggle switch etc.

What's the benefit of the new and of course more expensive ones?

Thanks again for your help, patience and guidance - lots of new stuff to re-learn

Tom

PS: I'm on mobile and finding things that don't seem to work. Like I'm not receiving notifications when someone comments on a thread . I've emailed support.

 

 

 

Tom

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